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Newspaper
Townsend Messenger
Location
Townsend, Montana, United States of America
Date
Mar 30, 1899
Page
2
The Montana Stockgrowers Association holds its annual meeting in Miles City starting April 18 with President Holt coordinating an engaging program. The Post Office in Townsend lists second class rates and advertising terms as H. Eaton serves as editor.
The text argues a moral difference between stealing and misappropriating public funds. A thief loses moral influence, faces public condemnation, and punishment. Misappropriation aims to create influence to protect the trust, especially when public funds are involved.
Otis states no American prisoners are held by the Filipinos. The piece contrasts Aguinaldo’s likely fate in a coming clash and notes Indians historically killed prisoners. It likens Aguinaldo's brutality to Captain Jack and other leaders of his kind.
An editorial stance rejects using editors to air personal grievances. It urges individuals to present their case openly, with name and payment, rather than seeking editors to shield or fight their battles for them.
The article explains the transition from the Julian to the Gregorian calendar. It notes that 1900 is a common year because century years not divisible by 400 are not leap years, while 2000 remains a leap year.
A letter from Deep Creek chronicles seasonal moves by ranchers and farmers, the snowbound livestock at Chas Lippert's, and plans for spring work. It notes community chatter on county commissioner dissension, local businesses shifting gear, and bids for the Townsend and White Sulphur Springs mail route, ending with a signature from X. Y. Z.
A compact ad roundup touts Dr King s New Life Pills for health, energy and mental power, with testimonial claims of growth in strength and relief from headaches. Karl s Clover Root Tea is praised for breath purification, backed by dealer listings and price notes.
Trustees of School District No 7 Broadwater County Montana invite sealed bids by noon Saturday April 5 1800 for a four room school building to house fifty pupils per room with steam heat brick wells tin or iron roof and a stone foundation. Architect to provide floor plans front side elevations and full specifications including belfry flagstaff. Total cost not to exceed 9700.0. Daniel McRae chairman.
The district invites sealed bids at the banking house of Hutt & Colenty Townsend Broadwater County Montana until 3 PM Saturday April 22 1900 for bonds to 85000 bearing 6 percent interest payable semi annually. Bonds mature in twenty years with redeemable options after ten years. Proceeds fund a new schoolhouse. board may reject any or all bids. Daniel McRae chair trustees.
Radersburg Broadwater County Montana notices to Herm an Ranney and heirs that John Rotimfus expended $200 in labor and improvements 1805 1898 to hold the Pilot Belt quartz lode mining claim Cedar Plains district for the period ending December 31 1896. If co owner fails to contribute one third within 90 days after service the claim becomes Rotimfus property. First publication February 23 1899.
Advert says 160 acres of pasturage land with open water good feed and shelter is for rent. It notes La Grippe epidemic and urges precautions. Claims One Minute Cough Cure from A J Shepherd publisher promises quick relief and praises its effectiveness, with Matthews' Pharmacy as a venue.
Paul Perry of Columbus Georgia endured thirty years of suffering before using De Witt Witch Hazel Salve to cure his piles. The product is praised for healing injuries and skin diseases with remarkable effect.
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